Introduction to Mining Presentation Outline Quiz

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What does the term 'mining' refer to?

Extraction of only economic minerals
Extraction of human-made materials
Extraction of agricultural products
Extraction of minerals or other geological materials from the earth (correct)

Which industry cannot exist without mining according to the text?

Technology
Transportation
Construction
Agriculture (correct)

What is a mineral based on the text?

Inorganic element or compound with characteristic properties and internal structure (correct)
Element or compound with no internal structure
Coherent aggregate of agricultural products
Man-made element with no physical properties

What are some examples of non-metallic minerals mentioned in the text?

Coal, Oil, Gas, Uranium (C) Signup and view all the answers

What shapes civilizations?

Agriculture and Mining industries (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does rock consist of according to the text?

One or more minerals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum percentage of the budget of the approved two-year Exploration Work Program that is allocated to the Community Development Program (CDP)?

10% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Social Development Management Program (SDMP)?

To develop and implement community programs, projects and activities for the host and neighboring communities of a mining project/area (C) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the SDMP operating cost is allocated for the development of host and neighboring communities?

75% (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 5-year plan mentioned in the text?

To develop responsible, self-reliant and resource-based communities capable of developing, implementing and managing development programs, projects and activities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the SDMP operating cost is allocated for the development of mining technology and geosciences?

10% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Community Development Program (CDP) during the exploration stage of mining operations?

To develop and implement community programs, projects and activities for the host and neighboring communities within the area subject of active exploration activities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a boundary survey in mining?

To determine the extent and boundaries of the mineral deposit (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of surface mining method?

Open pit mining (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of underground mining over surface mining?

Ability to access deeper deposits (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of underground mining method?

Room and pillar mining (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of reforestation in the mining process?

To restore the natural ecosystem after mining operations (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which mining method is typically used for extracting deeper mineral deposits?

Sublevel caving (A) Signup and view all the answers